I Had Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair And Now Felt A

Posted on Tue, 1 Oct 2019

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Question : I had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and now felt a lump in that armpit I am also in a immobilizer sling

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to hematoma formation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

The lump in the armpit after an arthroscopic repair can be due to a hematoma. This needs a direct examination to find the cause. In case the lump is painful then an infection needs to be ruled out. If the lump is hard and persistent then an MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.

I hope this answers your query.

In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.

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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (43 minutes later)

Thank you my surgery was three weeks ago and I really have had a hard time also to wash under my arm I was wondering if that could have anything to do with it it is hard but seems to move around I can't really lift my arm to check it out I also have extreme anxiety and think the worst Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to inability to wash the area.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The appearance of the lump is not related to inability to wash the area. This can be a hematoma or a swollen lymph node. This needs a proper examination to find the cause. As it is painless it is not likely to be any serious issue.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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